Harlequin with Monkey Hurdy-Gurdy

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

Modeler Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706 - 1775)

CultureGerman

OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany

Datec.1740-1741

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall: 16.8 x 9 x 9.4 cm (6 5/8 x 3 9/16 x 3 11/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionFigure of Harlequin grasping a monkey's tail, the monkey entwined around and between Harlequin's legs. With his left hand he holds a bugle to his lips. He is dressed in a diamond patterned jacket in shades of mauve, turquoise and yellow with black cuffs and a black belt and gold buttons. He wears a white ruff around his neck and the white ruffled shirt sleeves show beneath the jacket cuffs. A pale grey hat with gold edging tops his dark curly hair. His pants are white with iron-red stripes ad blue rosettes down the sides. He wears black shoes with yellow bows. Blue and yellow applied flowers decorate the stand. Modelled by Kaendler.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.914

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

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Status

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